Saints' locker room takes big hit losing Ingram, Unger and Watson (1 Viewer)

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By Mike Triplett | ESPN Staff Writer

METAIRIE, La. -- Taken individually, the New Orleans Saints should be able to overcome the loss of Mark Ingram or Max Unger or Benjamin Watson.

But, man, when you add those guys together, that is a lot of proven experience and leadership leaving the building all at once.

Here’s the positive spin:
  • The Saints could potentially upgrade their tight end spot following the 38-year-old Watson’s retirement if they sign free agent Jared Cook, who visited with the team late last week.
  • They have already replaced Ingram (who signed with the Baltimore Ravens) with another veteran running back in Latavius Murray -- who hasn’t been quite as productive as Ingram but certainly seems capable of filling the No. 2 job alongside Alvin Kamara.
  • Unger will be the hardest to replace after the surprising news of his retirement broke on Saturday. But the rest of the Saints’ line is loaded with talent, and they just signed an experienced potential replacement in free-agent center/guard Nick Easton. Also, this day was bound to come sooner than later for Unger, who turns 33 next month.
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